Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 2, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Subaru Impreza has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2026 Subaru Impreza recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2026 vs. every other Impreza year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Impreza median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2026 Subaru Impreza safety ratings

2026 SUBARU IMPREZA SW N/A AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2026 Subaru Impreza side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
  • Rollover: 5 stars (9.3% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What Impreza owners report

Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

In 2023 I leased a Subaru Impreza base model for 3 years and found Subaru no longer includes a spare tire, and only has a kit. This means paying to be towed to a service center when I could have a spare tire loaded by AAA. I bought myself a spare Firestone P225/40 R16 in event I needed it. 2025…
Complaint 11747927 · Jul 2, 2026

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